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Privacy Laws Govern the Use of Trackers, Cookies and Pixels
This guide highlights laws that have been referenced in web tracker lawsuits, identifies which have a private right of action, as well as provides examples of related settlements or regulatory fines.
Notable State Law Examples
JANUARY 1, 2023
California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)
The only comprehensive state laws with a private right of action ranging from $100-$750 per consumer per incident.
ENACTED 1981, AMENDED 2023
California Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (CMIA)
Private right of action up to $2,500 per violation.
MARCH 31, 2024
Washington My Health My Data Act
Private right of action – Washington residents can sue for actual damages up to $25,000 under the Washington Consumer Protection Act.
Notable State Law Examples
JANUARY 1, 2023
California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)
The only comprehensive state laws with a private right of action ranging from $100-$750 per consumer per incident.
ENACTED 1981, AMENDED 2023
California Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (CMIA)
Private right of action up to $2,500 per violation.
MARCH 31, 2024
Washington My Health My Data Act
Private right of action – Washington residents can sue for actual damages up to $25,000 under the Washington Consumer Protection Act.
Recent Lawsuits & Regulatory Actions
Regulatory Actions
Jan. 2024 – NY State AG Hits NYP With $300K Fine for Web Tracker Use Under the HITECH Act.
March 2023 – BetterHelp is Fined $7.8 Million for Sharing Sensitive Health Data for Advertising by the FTC.
Feb. 2023 – GoodRx Ordered to Pay a $1.5 Million Civil Penalty for Use of Trackers by the FTC.
Aug. 2022 – Sephora Fined $1.2 Million for Violating California’s CCPA.
Sept. 2020 – Glow Fertility App is Fined $250,000 by California AG Under the California CMIA.
Notable GDPR Fines
